Channeling his effort The Woodstock Independent, by Jay Schulz | September 1, 2011 Within the next month, Barrington resident Doug McConnell will attempt to accomplish something that only 47 people older than 50 have accomplished – swimming the English Channel. …Continue reading →

Man with Medtronic disc swims the English Channel Star Tribune, by Janet Moore | August 22, 2011 Doug McConnell had been swimming about 20 miles a week in preparation for this week’s English Channel ­attempt. Doug McConnell had just polished …Continue reading →

Lou Gehrig’s Disease Often called “Lou Gehrig’s disease” for the New York Yankees baseball icon, ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that slowly robs people of the ability to walk, speak and breathe. Most people live only 2 to 5 years …Continue reading →

Doug McConnell of Barrington to Swim the English Channel in Memory of His Father who Died of ALS Trib Local, by Beth Richman | March 15, 2011 In August 2011, Doug McConnell of Barrington expects to be the 48th person …Continue reading →